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Dearborn Heights

Michigan · 63,292 residents · 11.737 sq mi
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Dearborn Heights has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $50,987. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $122,200.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 35.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
24% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 26%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
63,292
+9%since 2000
from 58,264 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
5,393 / sq mi
+9%since 2000
from 4,964 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
35.7
−8%since 2000
from 38.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
52K55K58K61K64K1990201020202024Dearborn Heights
202462K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$50,987
−30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $48,222 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,963
+14%since 2000
from $22,829 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
31.5%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 27.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
20.1%
+14.0 ptssince 2000
from 6.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information15.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade15.8%
US avg: 10%
Other services7.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance6.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical6%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration5%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade4.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.6%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$122,200
−26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $110,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,049
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $693 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
71.5%
−13.9 ptssince 2000
from 85.4% in 2000
28.5% rent
Afford Score
2.4
+5%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic89.3%(52,032)
Black2.1%(1,224)
Hispanic / Latino3.4%(1,974)
Asian2.2%(1,289)
Other0%
Diversity Score18.8%(10,944)
2020
White, non-Hispanic78.9%(49,946)
Black9.6%(6,091)
Hispanic / Latino5%(3,141)
Asian1.7%(1,055)
Other2.3%(1,478)
Diversity Score41.5%(26,246)
Diversity Score
41
+121%since 2000
from 19 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
23.6%
+7.0 ptssince 2000
from 16.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
87.1%
+8.2 ptssince 2000
from 79.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
9.4%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 5.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.2 min
+68%since 2000
from 14.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
83.8%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 84.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.8%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.6%
−6.8 ptssince 2011
from 13.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
56.4%
−1.4 ptssince 2011
from 57.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
30.8%
−30.3 ptssince 2009
from 61.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.0%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
Female
51.0%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 52.1% in 2009
Foreign born
21.5%
+7.6 ptssince 2009
from 13.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.7%
−77.6 ptssince 2013
from 84.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Dearborn Heights, Michigan?

Dearborn Heights, Michigan has about 63,292 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Dearborn Heights, Michigan?

The typical household in Dearborn Heights, Michigan earns about $50,987 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Dearborn Heights, Michigan expensive?

In Dearborn Heights, Michigan, the median home is worth about $122,200, and the typical rent is about $1,049 a month.

How educated are people in Dearborn Heights, Michigan?

About 23.6% of adults age 25 and over in Dearborn Heights, Michigan hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Dearborn Heights, Michigan?

About 20.1% of people in Dearborn Heights, Michigan live below the federal poverty line.

Has Dearborn Heights, Michigan grown since 1990?

Yes, Dearborn Heights, Michigan has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,454 residents, a change of about 4 percent over that period.

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